Argentina road trip: Humahuaca to Perito Moreno Glacier

Explore Argentina's diverse landscapes across Jujuy and beyond, from the striking Serranía de Hornocal and Salinas Grandes in the north to Perito Moreno Glacier in the south. This route connects colorful mountain towns like Tilcara and Purmamarca with natural wonders including Iguazu Falls, Talampaya National Park, and the Beagle Channel.

Mode
Places
Start
Serranía de Hornocal
End
Puerto Madryn
Stops
20
Video author
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Stops on this route

  1. Serranía de Hornocal
  2. Tilcara
  3. Perito Moreno Glacier
  4. Quebrada de las Conchas
  5. Agrio Waterfall
  6. Salinas Grandes
  7. Laguna de los Tres
  8. Humahuaca
  9. Ischigualasto Provincial Park
  10. Purmamarca
  11. Iguazu Falls
  12. Beagle Channel
  13. Huechulafquen Lake
  14. Talampaya National Park
  15. Ruins of San Ignacio Miní
  16. Campo de Piedra Pomez
  17. Los Alerces National Park
  18. Buenos Aires
  19. Puente del Inca
  20. Puerto Madryn

Useful for your trip

Timing
Visit Serranía de Hornocal (Mountain of Fourteen Colors) to spot vicuñas in the high-altitude grasslands around the mountain.
Tip
At Perito Moreno Glacier, take boat tours to approach the ice walls and witness massive chunks breaking off. Many visitors wait hours for this spectacle.
Tip
Observation terraces at Perito Moreno Glacier are built to safely view the landscape and accommodate visitors of all ages.
Transport
Daring canoe journeys are possible to approach Perito Moreno Glacier's massive ice face from the water.
Tip
At Salinas Grandes, guided tours allow travelers to appreciate both the scenery and traditional salt-gathering methods used by local communities.
Timing
Salinas Grandes has easy access from nearby towns and is frequently visited throughout the year.
Tip
In Humahuaca, a bronze figure of Saint Francisco Solano emerges from the clock tower of Cabildo every day at noon.
Timing
Visit Laguna Esmeralda in Tierra del Fuego during non-winter months; in winter the lagoon becomes fully or partially frozen and covered with snow.
Tip
At Iguazu Falls, walk along a 1.1-kilometer walkway to reach the top of the falls. The 82-meter drop creates a rising mist and powerful echo.
Transport
Tatón Dunes in Catamarca Province is suited for slow and controlled 4x4 vehicle drives due to its remote desert terrain.
Tip
In Purmamarca, markets set up around the main square sell handwoven textiles, wool ponchos, and local handicrafts.
Tip
Los Alerces National Park features a suspension bridge over the Arrayanes River between Lake Menéndez and Lake Futalaufquen for scenic viewing.

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